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UNICEF Consultancy – Social & Behaviour Change (SBC) Specialist
Job No.: 592720
Contract Type: Consultant
Duration: 2 Months
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (Remote with travel)
Category: Social & Behaviour Change (SBC)
Application Deadline: 07 May 2026
About UNICEF
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to protect children’s rights, save lives, and support development from early childhood to adolescence. The organization focuses on impact-driven, inclusive, and rights-based programming globally.
Consultancy Purpose
The consultancy aims to strengthen UNICEF Tanzania staff and partner capacity to design, implement, and monitor Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) interventions that achieve measurable behavioural outcomes using the COMBI (Communication for Behavioural Impact) methodology.
Scope of Work / Key Components
1. Inception & Training Design
- Develop training framework and methodology
- Align content with COMBI SBC approach
2. Pre-Session (Virtual)
- Conduct preparatory virtual engagement sessions
- Align expectations with UNICEF and partners
3. In-Country Training Delivery
- Facilitate SBC/COMBI training sessions in Tanzania
- Engage multiple stakeholders in interactive learning
4. Applied Component
- Support practical application of COMBI tools
- Guide participants in real-case SBC planning
5. Post-Training Coaching & Reporting
- Provide follow-up coaching support
- Prepare final technical report and recommendations
Required Qualifications
Education
- PhD in one of the following fields:
- Public Health
- Behavioural/Social Sciences
- Communication for Development
- Social & Behaviour Change
- Health Promotion
- Development Studies
- Sociology / Anthropology
- Related fields
Experience
- 8–10 years of experience in SBC, RCCE, or related fields
- Proven experience with COMBI methodology
- Experience in training design and facilitation
- Strong background in multi-stakeholder engagement
- Experience with UN agencies, governments, or NGOs
Skills
- Strong behavioural intervention design expertise
- Adult learning and facilitation skills
- Ability to simplify technical SBC concepts
- Strong analytical and report writing skills
- Stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Language
- Fluent in English (required)
- Kiswahili is an added advantage
Desirable Experience
- Experience working in Tanzania or similar contexts
- Experience using social listening/community insights in programming
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit via UNICEF Talent Management System:
1. Core Documents
- Updated CV (TMS profile)
- Cover letter
2. Technical Proposal
Must include:
- Detailed methodology and training approach
- Sample COMBI or SBC work
- Workplan aligned with deliverables
3. Financial Proposal
- Separate financial proposal document
Core Values (UNICEF CRITAS)
- Care
- Respect
- Integrity
- Trust
- Accountability
- Sustainability
Important Notes
- UNICEF does not charge any application fees
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- All selected candidates undergo strict background and credential verification
- Strong safeguarding and ethics standards apply (especially child protection policies)
Key Dates
- Advertised: 29 April 2026
- Deadline: 07 May 2026
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
To apply for this job please visit jobs.unicef.org.